The Minisforum UM480 is a compact mini PC built around the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U (8 cores, 16 threads, 15W TDP), with integrated AMD Radeon Vega 8 graphics and support for up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC models with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U or 7530U processors, which offer 6 cores, up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage.
Minisforum UM480 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Minisforum UM480 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 4800U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores / 16 threads | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1× M.2 2280 NVMe, 1× 2.5" SATA | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC, 0.79 L, 600 g | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Vega 8 (integrated) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Max Frequency | Not stated | Up to 4.3 GHz | Up to 4.5 GHz |
| Cache | Not stated | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 | Dual band Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac) or No WiFi | Dual band Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac) or No WiFi |
Key differences
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The Minisforum UM480 has the higher core count, with 8 cores and 16 threads against the 6 cores of the Thinvent Treo models.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PCs with Ryzen 5 7430U and 7530U run newer 7000 Series processors, with boost clocks of up to 4.3 GHz and 4.5 GHz.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a configuration chosen by the buyer.
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The Minisforum UM480 includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, while the Thinvent Treo models offer dual band Wi-Fi 5 or no wireless.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum UM480 if you need the higher core count of the Ryzen 7 4800U and built-in Wi-Fi 6 for multi-threaded workloads in a compact chassis. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC with the Ryzen 5 7430U or 7530U if you want a newer 7000 Series processor, higher boost clocks and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
